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This bill introduces two key provisions related to in-state tuition and community college enrollment in Maine. First, it establishes that any student registered to vote in Maine is considered a state resident and eligible for in-state tuition rates at postsecondary institutions, with additional provisions that allow such students to be considered permanent residents for property tax purposes, be subject to resident income taxes, and potentially run for state office. The bill also extends this in-state tuition eligibility to family members of these registered voter students. Second, the bill modifies the free community college tuition program by requiring students to either have graduated from a high school in Maine or have resided in the state for at least two years prior to enrolling in a Maine community college. These changes aim to provide more accessible higher education opportunities for students who demonstrate commitment to the state through voter registration or long-term residency, while also maintaining certain eligibility requirements for the community college tuition program.

Education

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1255&snum=132